Little Brother "J" Newborn session {Belvidere IL, newborn, family photography}

Meet "J".  This little guy will definitely be spoiled as spoiled can be.  With 4 older sisters doting over him he will definitely have it all.  I really feel bad for the girl that he decides to bring home when he grows up, LOL.  She will have to pass through all the tests from the girls and mom and meet every expectation.  Being child #5 or just a laid back boy he was a true superstar at his session.  He slept through pretty much all of it, he didn't mind us moving him, posing him or anything.  He stopped to eat once and was back out in no time.  I had so much fun with him I could have kept shooting all day, I love his laid back personality and he was such a polite little guy, did not pee on any of the props, he waited til he had a diaper on, what a gentleman :)  He also has the cutest pout that will brighten up everyone's day.  Here is a sneak peek from his session.  Enjoy!!!


How beautiful are these girls!!

6 month old baby "S" {Belvidere IL, child, family photography}

I had the pleasure of once again seeing this happy face of Mr. "S".  I photographed him at 3 months and now again at 6 months.  He was as happy this time around as he was at his 3 month session.  He is such a easy going baby.  We scheduled an outdoor session and it was cloudy that morning which was ok but as our session went on the storm started rolling in.  It was a mini session and we were wrapping up anyway so we made sure to get our last pics in before it got bad.  As mom, dad and I were admiring the beautiful looking sky we decided to capture one more family pic against it.  I love how it turned out.  It is definitely a pretty unique photograph as we can't really plan around nature.  Gotta love when it actually turns out in our favor.  Enjoy the sneaks from the mini session.

Happy 4th of July {Belvidere IL child photographer}

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe 4th of July!!.  It was so hot outside yesterday and today.  Since my family and I went to see the fireworks on Sunday we decided not to go on the 4th.  Instead I took my kiddos in the field and decided to do a patriotic themed mini shoot.  My friends tease me that I rarely post pics of my own kids.  Honestly, and I am not proud to admit that, I don't take that many pictures of my own kids now that I started shooting for others. It's not that I don't want to, it's more of the time issue and most of the time my kids hate to be photographed.  Maybe all the practicing I did when I first started out, wore them out.  After a little coercing they reluctantly went along with it.  Once there, I must admit, it seemed like they actually had fun.  I should really do this more often.  The session did spark some ideas in my head and I would love to do some themed mini sessions.  How many of you would be interested in a "super hero" for boys or dress up (fairy, princess) type session for your little ones?  Here is how our little session turned out.

My absolute favorite.  Love my babies!!!

"C" is one!!! {Belvidere IL, Round Lake IL, family, cake smash, 1st birthday, child photography}

This session was so special to me for a few reasons.  I have been good friends with "P" since high school and also because "C" was the first newborn that I photographed when I first started in my journey as a photographer.  I am so appreciative that she trusted me enough with her first newborn son, especially at a few days old and not having much experience at that point.  The session turned out awesome then and once again I got a chance to capture another milestone in "C's" life for his 1st birthday.  Thank you so much for the opportunity.  Wish we lived a little closer so we could have more time to spend together but I do treasure every opportunity I get to spend with you guys.  Love you guys and hope you like how the pictures turned out!!!  Here are some sneak peeks for everyone to enjoy of this handsome little guy.  Just want to eat him up!!

One year old "M" {Belvidere IL, Roscoe IL, family, child photography}

I photographed this little cutie last week.  I am finally done with her session so I can present it to her parents.  I am so happy "J" contacted me to purchase a session for "K" as a mother's day gift.  It was so nice meeting this sweet family.  "M" did an amazing job and was very cooperative throughout the whole session.  She is turning one and I hope I captured her personality during our time together.  Enjoy the sneak peeks!!

"R" maternity and family photos {Belvidere IL, Cherry Valley IL, maternity, family photography}

"R" contacted me after seeing maternity pics I did for her friend "M" not too long ago.  I am so happy she did.  Just like "M", "R" is a beautiful expecting mother.  She definitely has the pregnancy glow and a perfect round belly.  She brought along her wonderful husband and adorable kids.  Looking at "O" and "G" you can tell this little bundle of joy will be beautiful and perfect.  It took "G" a little bit to warm up to me but once she did we had a lot of fun.  "O" on the other hand did an amazing job with posing, I see a GQ cover in his future :) Thank you "R" for the opportunity to capture this beautiful time in your life.  You have a beautiful family, congratulations on your new bundle of joy.  Can't wait to find out if it is a boy or a girl and also do a newborn session.  Here is a preview of our session.